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Liquid spray compressor

US5616007A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 17, 1996
Grant dateApr 1, 1997
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 17, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04F99/00
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A liquid spray compressor is provided in which cooling liquid is sprayed into a vessel containing gases or vapors to be compressed, thereby displacing the gas and simultaneously absorbing a significant amount of the heat of compression.

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